Dr. Bernie S. Siegel365 Prescriptions for the Soul:
Daily Messages of Inspiration, Hope, and LoveOther books by Dr. Siegel are also well worth reading, including his first best-seller, Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned About Self-healing from a Surgeon’s Experience with Exceptional Patients.

RESOURCES FOR ADVANCED CARE PLANNING
AND HEALING

Consumer’s Tool Kit for Health Care Advance PlanningAmerican Bar Association Commision on Law and Aging Excellent, comprehensive online materials that help you and your loved ones sort through the complex issues underlying medical decisions if you face a serious illness.

Five WishesAging With DignityAn easy-to-use legal document written in everyday language that lets adults of all ages plan how you want to be cared for in case you become seriously ill.

The National Center for Jewish Healing
Based in New York City, NCJH works closely with a network of Jewish healing centers and programs throughout North America. The Center offers consultation, resource materials, publications, training and referrals regarding the creative use of traditional Jewish resources, combined with psychological insights, mind-body techniques and community to those seeking wholeness, comfort and connection in challenging times.

The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Health CareAn independent non-profit based at Massachusetts General Hospital that provides education and other resources for patients, their families and healthcare professionals, promoting compassionate healthcare.

Wellness for LifeCenter for Mindfulness in Medicine,
Health Care, and Society University of Massachusetts Medical School A pioneer in integrating of mindfulness meditation and other mindfulness-based approaches in mainstream medicine and healthcare, based at UMass Medical School in Worcester. Offers an 8-week Stress Reduction Program.